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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The obsession with STEM, with CS, with Wall Street, with Investment Banking “target schools,” with MBB consulting, with Silicon Valley, with Ivies, with T10s… I don’t get it. I was a first-gen, low-income kid at an Ivy (went for free) and double majored in psychology and philosophy. I never once did a corporate internship in college and worked at an NPO for a few years after graduating. I got a PhD in Psychology afterwards and make around ~$180k/year in private practice.

I met my husband in college (also a poor kid on a full ride), and he double majored in visual arts and English. He went to law school on a large merit scholarship and is now a GS14. Sure, our combined HHI isn’t nearly as high as many people on this board, and a lot of our friends from college who went into more lucrative fields outearn us significantly. But it’s enough to give us a nice life in NoVa and fully fund our two kids’ 529s, retirement, our mortgage, and send some money back to our parents.

So what gives? Why are so many people on this forum obsessed with ROI and making sure that their kid makes as much money as possible? [/quote]

Yes!!! Thank you. Completely agree. I have a theatre degree. Currently make less doing a variety of P/T or self employed gigs (while I take role of primary parent) than my stem husband,  but at one point,  earned significantly more. Even both FT, we didn't make a ton, but our kids have great college FA options, and we saved a decent amount.  We have a great home and community but live somewhat economically. It's all good.

Kid #1 in first year of college currently taking courses in math, music and theatre. 
Kid #2 likely to study engineering

Both aware of earning potential,  puvot options, etc etc. It's time to explore and for them to decide how important all that is.[/quote]

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